IHOP #36-71
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at IHOP #36-71 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for St. Pete Beach sits at 77, putting IHOP #36-71 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stand up freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stand up freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing sink with no running water, separate containers.
06-01-5
90
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp over potatoes in reach in freezer. Employee moved shrimp to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched dirty surface with gloves hand no gloves changed and hand wash. Educated manager and she educated employee to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits (120F - Hot Holding) employee removed grits from non working crock pot and reheated to 165 on grill. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron on cook line soiled with burnt on debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
58
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shelled eggs no hand wash after then touched clean plate. Manager educated employee and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marked on container as in time as public health control written procedures Time kept digitally. Manager provided time sheet and marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened 5-13 no date mark. Employee marked milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled, China and glass racks in server station soiled, slicer /chopper soiled with food debris on clean shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage that says employees must wash hands. Provided signs to manager and she displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager was able to reset machine and now testing at 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened 11-29-23 no date mark. Employee date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to management.
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in dish area have cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion on floor in walk-in. Manager removed off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Employees must wash hands signs at hand sinks by front counter.
31B-04-4
50
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear ice machine room.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 47F. Employee moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. Retemped 20 minutes later 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pooled eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with oily food debris last used 12-8. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in rear ice machine / storage room. Employee discarded dead cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter in server station next to clean silverware. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic containers on drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in 2 door cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in dish area not shielded.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door propped open with flies present. Employee shut door. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP #36-71 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP #36-71 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP #36-71?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP #36-71.
How does IHOP #36-71 compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
IHOP #36-71 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 77.
Has IHOP #36-71's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP #36-71 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP #36-71 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is IHOP #36-71 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP #36-71 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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